The HKU Master of Arts in the field of Creative Communications offers an intensive programme to master the art of storytelling in various media and professional contexts, develop your unique voice, build a professional portfolio, and gain the skills to lead impactful campaigns in the 21st century.
The School of English is pleased to let you know that we offer new scholarship opportunities for TPg students admitted in 2026-27 as follows:
| Nature | Name | Eligibility | Place | Award Amount | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance Scholarship | Entrance Scholarship for the Master of Arts in Creative Communications | Full-time local and non-local students | Determined by the Selection Committee each year | Determined by the Selection Committee each year | No need to submit a separate application form for this Scholarship, as all eligible local and non-local applicants are automatically considered upon their submission of a full admission application by 12:00 noon (GMT +8) November 28, 2025, on the basis of academic merit. |
| Entrance Scholarship | Faculty of Arts Scholarship for Local Students | Full-time local students | Determined by the Selection Committee each year | Up to 20% of the total tuition fee | No need to submit a separate application form for this Scholarship, as all eligible local applicants are automatically considered upon their submission of a full admission application by 12:00 noon (GMT +8) November 28, 2025, on the basis of academic merit. |
| Upon completion of studies | Academic Excellence Scholarship for the Master of Arts in Creative Communications | Final-year full-time local and non-local students |
Determined by the Selection Committee each year | Determined by the Selection Committee each year | No need to submit a separate application form for this Scholarship, all eligible students are automatically considered on the basis of academic merit upon completion of the programme. |
Update: September 15, 2025
Opens from September 25, 2025.
For latest admission information, please visit the Admissions Office, Registry’s website at
https://portal.hku.hk/tpg-admissions/programme-listing
For links to application documents, please visit:
Round 1: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), November 28, 2025
Round 2: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 20, 2026
2026-27: HKD$292,000 per annum (Composition fee)
Candidates who have accepted a conditional offer will be asked to pay the 1st instalment of tuition fees.
***Once you have paid the initial deposit to secure your place on the programme, please note that it is NOT transferable to other MA Programmes at HKU or refundable in any way.***
The Master of Arts in the field of Creative Communications programme is offered full-time over one year. This unique academic programme opens the often mysterious door of creativity as nothing less now than a necessity for emerging leadership, professional promotion, and creative collaborations across every disciplinary and multilingual background. Top CEOs and industry leaders already recognize the key of creativity to their success stories.
With an emphasis on language and discourse, and rooted in prestigious research and practice at HKU, the MA welcomes all emerging professionals to expand their global footprint and creative impact. The MA opens out creative foundations and futures of professional leadership, whether in an individual project, for example, such as a film or memoir; or in a professional context, such as app development or architecture. Participants in the programme will discover and expand their creative adaptability and competitive muscle in theory and practice, life-changing and transformative for expanding audience, clients, and professional impact.
To be eligible for admission to the programme, a candidate shall satisfy both the University Admission Requirements and the Programme Specific Requirements as listed below:
(a) shall comply with the General Regulations;
(b) shall comply with the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula;
(c) shall hold a good Bachelor’s degree of this University; or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose;
(d) for a candidate who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to higher degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b).
The programme has its specific requirements with regard to TOEFL and IELTS:
| Test | Minimum requirement | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) | Overall score of 80 with 25 in Writing; or | |
| IELTS | Band 7 with no subtest lower than 5.5 |
Note: Starting from the 2026 intake, IELTS and TOEFL tests must be taken within two years prior to September 1 of each admissions year. IELTS Indicator and TOEFL Special Home Edition are not accepted.
(e) shall satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required.
An application for exemption from the above requirements shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.
On successful completion of the Master of Arts in the field of Creative Communications programme , students should be able to:
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The Master of Arts in the field of Creative Communications programme is a one-year course that runs over two semesters. In Semester 1, students will take two core courses and three elective courses. In Semester 2, students will complete two elective courses and a capstone course, where students have the opportunity to design and produce their own creative project.
Please find the Syllabuses 2025-26 for your reference.
The programme consists of 60 credits, including two compulsory 9-credit courses, five 6-credit elective courses that cover different areas of creative practice, and a compulsory 12-credit Capstone Experience.
HKU Calendar for the Academic Year 2026-27 (For Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Students)
COMPULSORY COURSES
| Course Code | PROGRAMME | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL7507 | Creative Foundations: Macro Structure and History (9 credits) | |
| ENGL7512 | Constructing and Staging Creative Perspective (9 credits) |
ELECTIVE COURSES (3 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS)
| Course Code | PROGRAMME | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL7514 | Internship: The History of Practice (6 credits)* | |
| ENGL7519 | Building Characters Across Media (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7523 | Hybrid and Digital Writing (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7601 | Imagining Heritage in New Media Art (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7605 | Playful Creation: Meaningful Game Design (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7606 | Interdisciplinary Multimedia Narratives (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7610 | Theatre and Performance (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7613 | Integrated Marketing Communications (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7614 | Documentary Filmmaking (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7616 | Close Reading Film: Form, Attention, and the Discipline of Watching (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7617 | Special Topics in Film and Screen Cultures (6 credits) |
*Students may choose to enroll in ENGL7514 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
ELECTIVE COURSES (2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS)
| Course Code | PROGRAMME | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL7514 | Internship: The History of Practice (6 credits)* | |
| ENGL7518 | Corporate Storytelling (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7602 | Exhibition Design (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7603 | Ludic Stories: Writing for Digital Narratives (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7604 | [Playing with] Digital Media: Navigating the Metaverse (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7607 | Roleplaying Games: Performance and Practice (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7608 | The Ethics of Communication and (Mis)Representation (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7609 | Creative Adaptation (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7611 | Artistic Creativity and Narrative in Music Design (6 credits) | |
| ENGL7615 | Content Marketing: Strategy, Creation, and Social Media Management (6 credits) |
*Students may choose to enroll in ENGL7514 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
COMPULSORY CAPSTONE Experience
| Course Code | PROGRAMME | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL7995 | Capstone Experience: The Happiness Project (12 credits) |
Dr. Brandon Chua
Director of Taught Postgraduate Studies
Programme Director of the Master of Arts in the field of Creative Communications
School of English
The University of Hong Kong
E-mail for enquiries: macchku@hku.hk
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The specific requirements for TOEFL and IELTS for our Master of Arts in the field of Creative Communications programme have been stipulated in the document linked below, under “Admissions Requirements”:
https://sweb.hku.hk/tola/servlet/ApplicantDownloadForm/getForm?pREF_CODE=R357&pDOCUMENT_TYPE=PROGRAMINFORMATION&pVIEW=Y
Please further note that starting from the 2026 intake, IELTS and TOEFL tests must be taken within two years prior to September 1 of each admissions year. IELTS Indicator and TOEFL Special Home Edition are not accepted.
Applicants who studied in an English-medium university will have to submit a document proving that the language of teaching and examination for their undergraduate degree was in English for our consideration.
Please further note, however, that the aforementioned document submitted is subject to review and consideration with approval being granted on a case-by-case basis.
